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Destructive flooding triggered by unrelenting rain that rapidly overwhelmed the Guadalupe River has killed at least 81 people across central Texas.

Here’s the latest on UFC legend/actor Randy Couture following his crash during NHRA practice outside of Kansas City.

Painful Pro Mod testing wreck scrubs off some of the thrill of jumping all in for a sport that looks so cool. Just ask MMA Great Randy Couture.

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Dmitriy Salita, a boxer turned promoter, has made an effort to ensure that his career and the Sabbath don’t collide.The post ‘A very unique journey in the boxing business’ appeared ...

The Odessa Police Department is asking for information regarding a man accused of stealing at a convenience store.

With a sharp eye on metrics and a human-centered approach, Odessa’s new CEO, Joe Juliano, outlines his vision for a company ...

Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from ...

The death toll in the central Texas flooding is up to 119 people, 95 of them in Kerr County, including 36 children.

A procession was held for Officer Bailey Martin in the city of Odessa. People lined the sidewalks to grieve and to honor the ...

KERR COUNTY, Texas — A devastating scene unfolded in the Hill Country on the Fourth of July as dozens of people, including ...